Population Dynamics in the Mediterranean A Demographic Convergence?

• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham Springer Nature 2023
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Population Studies
• Subjects: Migration, immigration and emigration; Political economy; Population and demography; Relating to migrant groups / diaspora communities or peoples; Demographic changes in the Mediterranean; Demographic convergence in the Mediterranean; Demographic transition in the Mediterranean; Demography of the Mediterranean; Education and population in the Mediterranean; Fertility and family in the Mediterranean; Future perspectives of population in the Mediterranean; Human geography of the Mediterranean; Mediterranean population; Migration in the Mediterranean; Population ageing in the Mediterranean; Population challenges in the Mediterranean; Population change in the Mediterranean; Population dynamics in the Mediterranean; Urbanization in the Mediterranean
• Online Access: Open Access: DOAB: description of the publication; Open Access: DOAB, download the publication

 This open access book makes a comparative overview of the demographic evolution of the Mediterranean populations. It addresses all the demographic issues since 1950 such as fertility, mortality, growth, demographic aging, and the age structure of the population. The book discusses the major demographic changes and its consequences for the Mediterranean region and describes the socio-economic and societal opportunities such as the silver economy, improvement in health of the population, and progress in education. By providing insights into the past demographic evolutions and analyzing the most recent indicators, this book constitutes an essential reference work for those who wish to better understand the major transformations that Mediterranean societies are undergoing.